For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 474 students in Perry County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, TN are Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Lobelville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lobelville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 East Fourth Ave
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Lobelville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
3 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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